Job Satisfaction and Organisational Commitment among Library Personnel in Selected Libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study both direct and indirect impact of job satisfaction as a correlate of organizational commitment of library personnel in academic libraries in Ogun State. This study made use of a descriptive research design of survey type. A total enumeration sampling technique was used for the selected sample. The research sample consisted of 34 library personnel. The instrument used for the study was a structured questionnaire divided into three parts.  Statistics for data analysis were frequencies, percentages and regression statistics analysis. Findings from this study revealed that irrespective of the level and qualification of the personnel, the thirst for satisfaction and commitment were the same. Furthermore, respondents in this study affirmed that they had high degree of organizational commitment and satisfaction with work-itself, supervision, salary, coworkers and opportunities for promotion.  A test of relationship on job satisfaction and organizational commitment was positive at P>0.001 significant level. In conclusion, this study therefore recommends that to ensure job satisfaction and organizational commitment there should be proactive measures which among others are increased salary, timely promotion, conducive working environment with modern ICT equipment and the preparedness of the academic institution to beef up the needed job satisfaction.

Keywords: library personnel, job satisfaction, organizational commitment.